I will be using MLA format for this assignment
I am answering reflection question #1, describe your first 2 months at Heritage.
My first 2 months at Heritage Woods was a lot, both good and bad. I never had expectations for high school, but I was terrified, of going to high school for the first year. I thought high school would be difficult, because of long hours of school, lots of homework, and being exhausted throughout. A good thing that I have noticed is that Heritage has lots of opportunities, like clubs, electives, etc. With the 2 electives I am doing right now, I am having lots of fun doing them and I have learned lots of new things. Something that I don’t enjoy is the homework. This isn’t too bad but the only reason I don’t enjoy it as much is because of my schedule. Overall, I love this school but these are some advice I would give!
- Stay organized. High school can be stressful with assignments, projects, and exams/tests. Being organized helps you stay focused, stay on top, and reduce stress. Something that could help with this is to use a planner. You can write down the tasks you need to do, but if you want to be even more organized, split the tasks into smaller steps. There are so many other ways to stay organized but this is one of them!
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2. Ask for help. Asking for help is an important part of navigating high school. If you ever find yourself needing help, don’t hesitate to reach out to teachers, counselors, or even students. They can guide you on things, answer questions, and offer support. High school can be a big transition, but with a little help and support, you’ll find your way around!
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3. Set goals. Setting goals is a great way to stay focused and motivated in high school. One tip for setting goals is to be specific. Clearly define what you want to accomplish. Another tip is to make them realistic, and set deadlines. Don’t make something easy to accomplish, nor do you want to make it impossible, and setting deadlines helps you stay focused on trying to accomplish that goal for that deadline.
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